本剧改编自Richard Flanagan于2014年荣获布克奖的同名小说。
Dorrigo Evans是一位陆军外科医生，在二战期间一个负责修建泰缅铁路的战俘营里，勉强成为了男性囚犯的领头人。与叔叔的年轻妻子Amy的短暂婚外情，伴随着他度过了人生中最黑暗的时光。

On the eve of a major performance, singer Vivienne receives life-altering news that causes her to reevaluate her priorities. Crisscrossing the busy streets of New York City, she tries to balance her upcoming tour, family, and friends. Through interaction with her overbearing mother, Jeanne, her long-time manager, Ben, and her ex-husband, Nick, Vivienne strives to make peace with the decisions and sacrifices she's made along the way.